Students will discuss the author's use of magical realism to lead to purpose. RL.10.1, RL10.2, RL.10.6 Isabel Allende on Reading...
Bell Work: Unscrambling to Imitate
The unscrambling of sentence parts helps you to see how those parts are connected within the model sentence. As a result, you will glimpse the mind of an author composing a sentence so you can go through a similar process when you compose sentences.
Directions: On a sheet of paper, unscramble the sentence parts to imitate the model. Then write your own imitation of the model.
1. MODEL: Dumpster diving is outdoor work, often surprisingly pleasant.
Lars Eighner, "On Dumpster Diving"
a. sometimes quite costly
b. is a recreational activity
c. mall strolling
2. MODEL: Near the cab, idling in front of the mortuary, was a huge Oldsmobile.
Stephen King, Hearts in Atlantis
a. was a skittering gecko
b. behind the pool
c. zigzagging in back of the cabana
Today's Learning Objective:
Students will discuss the author's use of magical realism to lead to purpose. RL.10.1, RL10.2, RL.10.6Isabel Allende on Reading...
Bell Work: Unscrambling to Imitate
The unscrambling of sentence parts helps you to see how those parts are connected within the model sentence. As a result, you will glimpse the mind of an author composing a sentence so you can go through a similar process when you compose sentences.
Directions: On a sheet of paper, unscramble the sentence parts to imitate the model. Then write your own imitation of the model.
1. MODEL: Dumpster diving is outdoor work, often surprisingly pleasant.
Lars Eighner, "On Dumpster Diving"
a. sometimes quite costly
b. is a recreational activity
c. mall strolling
2. MODEL: Near the cab, idling in front of the mortuary, was a huge Oldsmobile.
Stephen King, Hearts in Atlantis
a. was a skittering gecko
b. behind the pool
c. zigzagging in back of the cabana
Check annotations for "Two Words"
Discussion
Allende stated that she writes about strong and passionate female characters. How was this true of Belisa?What was Allende's "so what?"
Mini-Lesson: Attributes of Magical Realism
Practice with Partners
Complete the graphic organizer for Magical Realism in "Two Words"
Homework
If you and your partner did not complete the graphic organizer, complete this on your own.